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Tell him to look at what Goldwater actually believed. He would be called a screaming Liberal in the USA these days.
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This specific court is compromised, too many defective members to be honest or effective.
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will Robert’s man up and tell Thomas to resign?
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the conflict of interest is fairly explicit at this point.pipistrelle wrote: ↑Fri Mar 25, 2022 9:04 amWhy now? This and similar have been going on a long time.
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https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/25/politics ... index.html
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was discharged from a Washington, DC, hospital Friday morning a week after he was admitted for what a court spokesperson described as an infection.
Thomas, 73, entered Sibley Memorial Hospital last Friday after experiencing flu-like symptoms.
The court’s public information officer did not say anything about Thomas’ condition when he was released and declined to offer any more details on his stay in the hospital.
Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday that Thomas would read briefs and transcripts of oral arguments. All nine justices are fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19.
The court announced Thomas’ hospitalization on Sunday and declined repeated requests for updates on his health since then.
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Never say never.
People expect elected officials to lack integrity.
I'm thinking that Thomas won't be allowed to skate on this as easily.
People expect elected officials to lack integrity.
I'm thinking that Thomas won't be allowed to skate on this as easily.
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He may have a bumpy ride, but I think he'll skate.
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I disagree somewhat. A month ago I’d have said he’ll skate, but the world keeps spinning. I never know what will break loose next.
This is too big a deal for him to skate.He’s toast.
This is too big a deal for him to skate.He’s toast.
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I don't know, I can not see anything happening to Thomas. Given how much the GoP has invested in the Jan 6th insurrection being legitimate protest and the election being fraudulent, I have trouble seeing anyone who matters (to him) even raising a real criticism. I think this will be something that progressives get upset about for a week or two and then fades away, never really leaving that sphere.
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That’s how I see it.neeneko wrote: ↑Fri Mar 25, 2022 3:01 pm I don't know, I can not see anything happening to Thomas. Given how much the GoP has invested in the Jan 6th insurrection being legitimate protest and the election being fraudulent, I have trouble seeing anyone who matters (to him) even raising a real criticism. I think this will be something that progressives get upset about for a week or two and then fades away, never really leaving that sphere.
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Nothing is going to happen to Thomas. The only thing they can do is talk, and he is either going to ignore it and/or say something inane in response. He certainly isn't going to suddenly 1) resign, or 2) straighten up and fly right.
Nope.
Nope.
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I've been following this thread but apparently missed what is going on with Thomas aside from his hospitalization, and have been ignoring news channels for a few days for my mental health. Can anyone post a link or give a quick summation of what's up so I can search for it better?
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They caught his wife Ginni playing footsie with the insurrection and Q. Again.Kriselda Gray wrote: ↑Fri Mar 25, 2022 3:20 pm I've been following this thread but apparently missed what is going on with Thomas aside from his hospitalization, and have been ignoring news channels for a few days for my mental health. Can anyone post a link or give a quick summation of what's up so I can search for it better?
viewtopic.php?t=1293&sid=bad92cc8c92a35 ... f1b6ea5ee2
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A lot of that was known, although not with this level of detail. What seemed to shock some journalists was she’s a Q-Anon and even got into the Iraqi dinar topic. RWNJ doesn’t even begin to cover it.
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50 for who and 52 for who?New Turtle wrote: ↑Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:55 pm Mitch is voting against her. My guess is she will get 50-52 votes when she should get all their votes.
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50-52 votes to confirm Jackson to SCOTUS. I would be surprised if she got more than 52, and very surprised if she got less than 50.Tiredretiredlawyer wrote: ↑Fri Mar 25, 2022 3:50 pm50 for who and 52 for who?New Turtle wrote: ↑Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:55 pm Mitch is voting against her. My guess is she will get 50-52 votes when she should get all their votes.
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Outsiders view: one would expect that Roberts advises Thomas to recuse himself of anything election related (personally I would hope that to go past presidential elections). And if things take a bad turn the most I can see that Thomas himself "retreats" to an "inactive position", he and the Republians will never allow a Democrat to have a say in selecting a replacement for him.bob wrote: ↑Fri Mar 25, 2022 1:23 pmUnless 17 Republican senators suddenly find their spines, Thomas isn't going anywhere.Chilidog wrote: ↑Fri Mar 25, 2022 9:10 amthe conflict of interest is fairly explicit at this point.pipistrelle wrote: ↑Fri Mar 25, 2022 9:04 am
Why now? This and similar have been going on a long time.
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Despite "Chief" being in his title, Roberts has little authority to wield. Roberts is free to ask, and Thomas is free to ignore.RTH10260 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 25, 2022 3:57 pmOutsiders view: one would expect that Roberts advises Thomas to recuse himself of anything election related (personally I would hope that to go past presidential elections). And if things take a bad turn the most I can see that Thomas himself "retreats" to an "inactive position", he and the Republians will never allow a Democrat to have a say in selecting a replacement for him.
Nothing about Thomas' past suggests he'll be motivated by any of this to alter his behavior.
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Thomas is going to ignore whatever they say or say something snotty back. He isn't going to back away from anything, not a chance.
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Thanks, bob. I read the original comment in the voice of Jack Elam as Jake in Support Your Local Sheriff.. "Forty percent for who and 60% for who?" Migraines don't help untangle words and numbers.bob wrote: ↑Fri Mar 25, 2022 3:55 pm50-52 votes to confirm Jackson to SCOTUS. I would be surprised if she got more than 52, and very surprised if she got less than 50.Tiredretiredlawyer wrote: ↑Fri Mar 25, 2022 3:50 pm50 for who and 52 for who?New Turtle wrote: ↑Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:55 pm Mitch is voting against her. My guess is she will get 50-52 votes when she should get all their votes.
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